About

Mission, Vision, and Values

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Mission

Our mission is not only to understand but also to empower – we strive to bolster the voices of licensed Family Child Care educators, advocating for their needs and their invaluable work.

We generate actionable recommendations that fortify current Family Child Care educators and pave the way for future ones, thereby crafting a resilient, high-quality family child care system for North Carolina.

Vision

Our vision is a well-supported, high-quality family child care system that helps families find quality care and professionals to grow.
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Values

We’re Supportive

Children and caregivers deserve support. We foster relationships that offer guidance, mentorship, and inspiration.

We’re Collaborative

Creative spaces are collaborative spaces. We encourage the sharing of ideas and working together among providers and parents.

We’re Innovative

We are committed to promoting creativity and innovation, understanding that these are crucial parts of the human experience.

We’re Empowering

We aim to empower families by focusing on the family-child relationship. We build partnerships grounded in mutual respect and trust.

We're Dedicated

As a community organization, we cherish family relationships. We are committed to helping families achieve their goals for their children.